Research at our School spans Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology - disciplines that, together, make sense of the world we live in. Our academics work on some of the most pressing issues of our time, from migration and inequality to democratic governance and economic development. The work produced here is published, cited, and debated internationally.
Departmental Research
The School attracts significant research funding from bodies including the Irish Research Council, Science Foundation Ireland, the European Research Council, and the World Bank. Across our four departments, research spans international macroeconomics, democratic governance, the history of philosophy, migration, AI and society, electoral systems, development economics, and much more, addressing questions that matter to Ireland and to the world.
A Research Community
SSP's research community extends well beyond the departments. Our research centres pursue focused, collaborative work across disciplines; our ethics framework supports researchers at every stage; and our scholarship programme nurtures the next generation of scholars.
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Research Centres
The School is home to a range of dedicated research centres and projects, bringing together academics and external partners to pursue focused, high-impact work across the disciplines.
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Research Ethics
The School is committed to the highest standards of research ethics. Find guidance, resources, and information on ethical approval processes for staff and students.
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Grattan Scholars
The Grattan Scholarship supports exceptional postgraduate researchers in the School. Find out about the scholarship, its recipients, and the donors who make it possible.
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Meet the Expert
Our academics are working on questions that matter. Meet the Expert is a short video series that gives them the space to talk about that work and what it means for the world around us.
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Ireland As EU President
Ireland now holds the presidency of the EU, a role of real influence and responsibility. The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy asks what Ireland can bring to the table.